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Chapter 3: BIOS setup

Chapter 3

3.11

Updating BIOS

The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system

stability, compatibility, or performance. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky. If there

is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS.

Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system’s failure to boot. Carefully follow the

instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary.

Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com

to download the latest BIOS file for this

motherboard.

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program.
1.

EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows

environment.

ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a

USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.

ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in DOS environment using the

motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive.

3.11.1 EZ Update

The EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows

environment.

•

EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP

(Internet Service Provider).

•

This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.

Содержание MAXIMUS VI GENE

Страница 1: ...Motherboard MAXIMUS VI GENE ...

Страница 2: ...ective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL and or other Free Open Source Software Licenses Such software in this product i...

Страница 3: ...ed 1 5 1 2 2 Motherboard layout 1 6 1 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 8 1 2 4 System memory 1 9 1 2 5 Expansion slots 1 25 1 2 6 Onboard buttons and switches 1 27 1 2 7 Jumpers 1 29 1 2 8 Onboard LEDs 1 30 1 2 9 Internal connectors 1 39 1 2 10 ProbeIt 1 48 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 1 Building your PC system 2 1 2 1 1 Motherboard installation 2 1 2 1 2 CPU installation 2 3 2 1 3 CPU heatsink...

Страница 4: ...28 3 6 1 CPU Configuration 3 29 3 6 2 PCH Configuration 3 31 3 6 3 SATA Configuration 3 33 3 6 4 System Agent Configuration 3 34 3 6 5 USB Configuration 3 36 3 6 6 Platform Misc Configuration 3 37 3 6 7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3 38 3 6 8 APM 3 40 3 6 9 Network Stack 3 41 3 6 10 ROG Effects 3 41 3 7 Monitor menu 3 42 3 8 Boot menu 3 45 3 9 Tools menu 3 50 3 9 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3 50 3 ...

Страница 5: ... 4 17 4 4 6 Ai Charger 4 18 4 4 7 USB Charger 4 19 4 4 8 Audio configurations 4 20 4 5 ROG Connect 4 21 4 6 MemTweakIt 4 23 4 7 RAMDisk 4 25 Chapter 5 RAID support 5 1 RAID configurations 5 1 5 1 1 RAID definitions 5 1 5 1 2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5 2 5 1 3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5 2 5 1 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5 3 5 2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5 8 5 ...

Страница 6: ...your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product en...

Страница 7: ...e system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided Chapter 4 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software Chapter 5 RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional info...

Страница 8: ...lete a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Key Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example Enter means that you must press the Enter or Ret...

Страница 9: ... x8 1 x PCI Express 2 0 x4 slot 1 x mini PCI Express 2 0 x1 slot on mPCIe Combo II expansion card PCIe 3 0 speed is supported by Intel 4th generation Core Processors VGA Integrated Intel HD Graphics Processor HDMI with max resolution of 4096 x 2160 at 24Hz 2560 x 1600 60Hz Intel InTru 3D Quick Sync Video Clear Video HD Technology Insider Multi GPU support Support NVIDIA SLI Technology AMD CrossFir...

Страница 10: ...ck panel Audio Feature Sonic Radar DTS Connect USB Intel Z87 Express Chipset 4 x USB 3 0 ports 2 ports at back panel blue 2 ports at mid board red 8 x USB 2 0 ports 4 ports at back panel 1 in front of for ROG Connect 4 ports at mid board ASMedia USB 3 0 SuperSpeed USB HUB controller 4 x USB 3 0 ports 4 ports at back panel blue Supports ASUS USB3 0 Boost UASP standard on the Intel native USB 3 0 is...

Страница 11: ...SD Secure Erase BIOS Print GPU DIMM Post O C Profile ROG Pulse Probelt The dedicated ROG Connect cable is purchased separately Special Features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 4 4 way Optimization Tuning Key consolidating DIGI Power Control TPU EPU and Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Exclusive Features AI Suite III USB 3 0 Boost AI Charger USB Charger Disk Unlocker ASUS EZ DIY USB BIOS Flashback ASUS CrashFree ...

Страница 12: ...t Points 1 x LN2 Mode jumper 1 x Power on button 1 x Reset button 1 x MemOK button 1 x Directkey button 1 x DRCT DirectKey header 1 x S PDIF out header 1 x Front panel audio connector AAFP 1 x System panel connector 1 x TPM connector 1 x mPCIe Combo II connector BIOS Features 64 Mb UEFI AMI BIOS PnP DMI 2 0 WfM 2 0 SM BIOS 2 5 ACPI 2 0a Multi language BIOS Manageability WfM2 0 DMI2 0 WOL by PME PX...

Страница 13: ... 3 x 2 in 1 SATA 6 Gb s cables 1 x SLI bridge Accessories I O Shield 1 x mPCIe Combo II expansion card 1 x 12 in 1 ROG cable label 1 x 2 in 1 Q Connector kit 1 x ROG Door Hanger Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer ...

Страница 14: ... screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1150 CPU Intel LGA 1150 compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive optional Graphics card optional The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package ...

Страница 15: ...ss 2 0 3 0 expansion slots Intel Z87 Express Chipset Intel Z87 Express Chipset is a single chipset that supports the LGA1150 socket 4th generation Intel Core i7 Intel Core i5 Intel Core i3 Pentium and Celeron processors It utilizes the serial point to point links which increases bandwidth and enhances the system s performance It natively supports up to six USB 3 0 ports for up to ten times faster ...

Страница 16: ...volutionize the way you hear games movies music and even other people via chat Discover a whole new dimension of superior audio and get ready to rule Sonic Radar Sonic awareness can make or break online combat so we ve developed a stealthy overlay that shows you what opponents and teammates are up to Gunshots footsteps and call outs appear with precise directioning on the on screen radar which giv...

Страница 17: ...r choke temps for added stability which is increased exponentially by use of highly conductive and efficient gold treated coating This translates into minimal loss power delivery Super premium 10K Black Metallic solid state capacitors are forged for overclocking and the most extreme demands lasting up to five times longer than generic capacitors with 20 better low temp tolerance Exclusive ROG engi...

Страница 18: ...y s highest DAEMON Tools Pro Standard DAEMON Tools Pro offers essential functionality to backup CD DVD and Blu ray discs It converts optical media into virtual discs and emulates devices to work with the virtual copies DAEMON Tools Pro organizes data music video and photo collections on a PC notebook or netbook ROG CPU Z ROG CPU Z authorized by Intel s CPU Identification CPUID is a customized ROG ...

Страница 19: ...ch a safely grounded object or a metal object such as the power supply case to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or...

Страница 20: ... Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 Refer to 1 2 9 Internal connectors and 2 3 1 Rear I O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors 1 2 2 Motherboard layout ...

Страница 21: ...in USB3_12 1 40 9 Intel Z87 Serial ATA 6 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 6 red 1 39 10 ASMedia Serial ATA 6 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_E1 2 red 1 40 11 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL 1 45 12 DirectKey button 1 45 13 TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM 1 47 14 DirectKey connector 2 pin DRCT 1 46 15 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB1112 USB1314 1 42 16 ROG Extension connector 18 1 pin ROG_EXT 1 47 17 R...

Страница 22: ...chase of the motherboard ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related Keep the cap after installing the motherboard ASUS will process Return Me...

Страница 23: ...y configurations 1 2 4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM slots A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot ...

Страница 24: ...e to the memory address limitation on 32 bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less For effective use of memory we recommend that you do any of the following a Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS b I nstall a 64 bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the mothe...

Страница 25: ...S DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 2 4 Apacer 78 BAGFF AFC0C XMP 8GB 2x 4GB DS 12 13 13 35 Apacer 78 BAGFR AFD0C XMP 8GB 2x 4GB DS 12 13 13 35 Apacer 78 CAGFF AFD0C XMP 16GB 2x 8GB DS 12 13 13 35 G SKILL F3 2666C11Q 32GTXD XMP 32GB 4x 8GB DS 1 65 G SKILL F3 2666CL10Q 16GBZHD XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 10 12 12 31 1 65 GEIL GOC332GB2666C11QC XMP 32GB 4x 8GB DS 11 13 13 32 1...

Страница 26: ...x 4GB DS 2400 9 11 11 31 1 65 G SKILL F3 19200CL10Q 32GBZHD XMP 32GB 4x 8GB DS 10 12 12 31 1 65 G SKILL F3 19200CL11Q 16GBZHD XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 11 11 11 31 1 65 G SKILL F3 19200CL11Q 16GBZHD XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 11 11 11 31 1 65 G SKILL F3 19200CL9D 4GBPIS XMP 4G 2x 2G DS 9 11 9 28 1 65 G SKILL F3 19200CL9Q 16GBZMD XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 9 11 11 31 1 65 GEIL GOC316GB2400C10QC XMP 16GB 4x 4GB DS 10 11 1...

Страница 27: ...11 30 1 65 Apacer 78 BAGE4 AFD0C XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 Apacer AHU04GFB33CAQ3R XMP 4GB DS 11 13 13 31 CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A2133C9 Ver1 5 XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 11 10 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2B2133C9 Ver7 1 XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 9 10 9 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2B2133C9 XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 9 10 9 27 1 5 G SKILL F3 17000CL11Q2 64GBZLD XMP 64GB 8x8GB DS 11 11 11 30 1 5 G SKILL F3 17000CL9Q 16GBXLD XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS ...

Страница 28: ...MM socket support Optional 2 4 AEXEA AXA3ES2G2000LG28V XMP 2GB DS 1 65 AEXEA AXA3ES4GK2000LG28V XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 1 65 Apacer 78 AAGD5 9KD XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS 9 9 9 27 Asint SLA302G08 ML2HB XMP 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFRH9C 9 9 9 27 G SKILL F3 16000CL9D 4GBRH XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65 G SKILL F3 16000CL9D 4GBTD XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65 GEIL GUP34GB2000C9DC XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 9 9 9 28 1 65 Patri...

Страница 29: ...X1866C9R Ver8 16 XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 9 10 9 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ16GX3M4X1866C9R Ver 8 16 XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 9 10 9 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10 Ver3 23 XMP 32GB 4x8GB DS 10 11 10 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ32GX3M4X1866C10 Ver3 23 XMP 32GB 4x8GB DS 10 11 10 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9 Ver8 16 XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 10 9 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9 XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 10 9 27 1 5 CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9G...

Страница 30: ...3 1800 MHz capability Vendors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 2 4 G SKILL F3 14400CL9D 4GBRL XMP 4GB 2x 2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65 DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket support Optional 2 4 A DATA AD3U1600C2G11 2GB SS MICRON D9PFJ 11 11 11 28 A DATA AD3U1600C4G11 4GB DS MICRON D9PFJ 11 11 11 28 ...

Страница 31: ... SLA304G08 ENG1B 4GB SS Asint 304G08 GN1B 9 11 11 28 Asint SLB304G08 EGJ1B XMP 8GB DS 9 9 9 27 Asint SLB304G08 EGN1B 8GB DS ASint 304G08 GN1B Asint SLZ302G08 EGN1C 2GB SS ASint 302G08 GN1C Asint SLZ3128M8 EGJ1D XMP 2GB DS Asint 3128M8 GJ1D ATP AQ12M64B8BKK0S 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G08460 NO CORSAIR CMD16GX3M2A1600C9 Ver8 21 XMP 16GB 2x8GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 CORSAIR CMD8GX3M2A1600C8 Ver5 12 XMP 8GB 2x4GB ...

Страница 32: ...EK Memory EKM324L28BP8 I16 XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 9 EK Memory EKM324L28BP8 I16 XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 9 Elixir M2X2G64CB88G7N DG XMP 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G80GN DG 9 9 9 28 Elixir M2X4G64CB8HG5N DG XMP 4GB DS Elixir N2CB2G80GN DG 9 9 9 28 Elixir M2X8G64CB8HB5N DG XMP 8GB DS Elixir N2CB4G80BN DG 9 9 9 28 1 5 G SKILL F3 12800CL7D 8GBRH XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 7 8 7 24 1 6 G SKILL F3 12800CL7Q 16GBXH XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 7 8...

Страница 33: ...S 9 1 65 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K4 16GX XMP 16GB 4x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K6 24GX XMP 24GB 6x4GB DS 9 1 65 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K8 32GX XMP 32GB 8x4GB DS 9 9 9 27 1 65 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3LK2 8GX XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 35 KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3P1K2 8G 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 1 5 KINGSTON KHX16C10B1K2 16X XMP 16GB 2x8GB DS 1 5 KINGSTON KHX16C9K2 16 16GB 2x 8GB DS 1333 9 9 9 24 1 5 KINGSTON ...

Страница 34: ...LLK XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 8 9 8 24 1 65 Patriot PX7312G1600LLK XMP 12GB 3x4GB DS 8 9 8 24 1 65 Patriot PXD38G1600LLK XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 1600 8 9 8 24 1 65 PSC AL9F8L93B GN2E 4GB SS PSC A3P4GF3BLF PSC ALAF8L93B GN2E 8GB DS PSC A3P4GF3BLF SanMax SMD 4G68HP 16KZ 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFRPBC 1 5 SanMax SMD 4G68NG 16KK 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BDBG GN F Silicon Power SP002GBLTU160V02 XMP 2GB SS S POWER 20YT5NG 9 11 ...

Страница 35: ...Apacer AM5D5908CEHSBG 9 Asint SLA302G08 EDJ1C 2GB SS ASint 302G08 DJ1C Asint SLA304G08 EDJ1B 4GB SS Asint 304G08 DJ1B 9 10 10 26 Asint SLB304G08 EDJ1B 8GB DS Asint 304G08 DJ1B 9 9 9 24 Asint SLZ302G08 EDJ1C 4GB DS ASint 302G08 DJ1C ATP AQ12M72E8BKH9S 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C ECC BUFFALO D3U1333 1G 1GB SS Elpida J1108BFBG DJ F BUFFALO D3U1333 2G 2GB DS Elpida J1108BFBG DJ F BUFFALO D3U1333 4G 4GB ...

Страница 36: ... 5 GoodRam GR1333D364L9 2G 2GB DS Qimonda IDSH1G 03A1F1C 13H Hynix HMT125U6TFR8A H9 2GB DS Hynix H5TC1G83TFR Hynix HMT325U6BFR8C H9 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83BFR INNODISK M3UN 2GHJBC09 2GB SS Hynix H5TQ2G83CFRH9C 9 9 9 24 INNODISK M3UN 4GHJAC09 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83CFRH9C 9 9 9 24 KINGMAX FLFD45F B8KL9 1GB SS KINGMAX KFB8FNLXF BNF 15A KINGMAX FLFE85F B8KL9 2GB DS KINGMAX KFB8FNLXL BNF 15A KINGMAX FLFE8...

Страница 37: ...Patriot PGD316G1333ELK XMP 16GB 2x8GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5 Patriot PGS34G1333LLKA 4GB 2x2GB DS 7 7 7 20 1 7 Patriot PSD32G13332 2GB DS Prtriot PM128M8D3BU 15 9 RiDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe 2GB DS RiDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe 9 RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 4GB DS RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 9 SAMSUNG M378B5273CH0 CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846C SAMSUNG M378B5273DH0 CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G08460 SAMSUNG M378B5773DH0 CH9 2GB ...

Страница 38: ...black slots as one pair of Dual channel memory configuration We suggest that you install the modules into slots A1 and B1 for better compatibility 4 Supports four 4 modules inserted into both the red and black slots as two pairs of Dual channel memory configuration ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs...

Страница 39: ...n slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components Slot No Slot Description 1 PCIe 3 0 2 0 x16 x8_1 slot 2 PCIe 3 0 2 0 x8_2 slot 3 PCIe 2 0 x4_1 slot ...

Страница 40: ...processors support PCIe 3 0 speed rate VGA Configuration PCIe operating mode PCIE_X16 X8_1 PCIE_X8_2 Single VGA PCIe card X16 Recommend for single VGA N A Dual VGA PCIe card X8 X8 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE_X16 X8_1 shared PCIE_X8_2 shared PCIE_X4_1 shared I G F X shared Intel LAN Controller shared SATA 0 shared SATA 1 shared High Definition Audio shared EHCI 0 USB 2...

Страница 41: ...tinually change settings to enhance system performance 1 Power on button The motherboard comes with a power on button that allows you to power up or wake up the system The button also lights up when the system is plugged to a power source indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component 2 Reset button Press the reset...

Страница 42: ...ttings The blinking speed of the MEMOK_LED increases indicating different test processes Due to memory tuning requirement the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning process the MEMOK_LED lights continuously Replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL Qualified Vendors Lists in this user manual or on...

Страница 43: ...stem is on and you press the DirectKey button your system will shut down Press the DirectKey button again or the Power on button to reboot and enter the BIOS directly Turn off your system using the power on button to allow your system to go through POST without entering the BIOS when you reboot your system Refer to section 3 8 Boot Menu for details about setting the DirectKey default function 1 2 ...

Страница 44: ...d to indicate the hard disk activity It blinks when data is being written into or read from the hard disk drive The LED does not light up when there is no hard disk drive connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function 2 MemOK LED Blinking Indicates that MemOK is enabled before POST ...

Страница 45: ...ower cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power on button 3 Q LED Q LEDs check key components CPU DRAM VGA card and booting devices in sequence during motherboard booting process If an error is found the corresponding LED will continue lighting until the problem is solved This user friendly design provides an intuit...

Страница 46: ...tion Chapter 1 6 Q Code LEDs The Q Code LED design provides you with a 2 digit error code that displays the system status Refer to the Q Code table on the next page for details 5 BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity ...

Страница 47: ... loading 09 PCH initialization after microcode loading 0B Cache initialization 0C 0D Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes 0E Microcode not found 0F Microcode not loaded 10 PEI Core is started 11 14 Pre memory CPU initialization is started 15 18 Pre memory System Agent initialization is started 19 1C Pre memory PCH initialization is started 2B 2F Memory initialization 30 Reserved for ASL see ASL...

Страница 48: ...alization before microcode loading 04 PCH initialization before microcode loading 06 Microcode loading 07 AP initialization after microcode loading 08 System Agent initialization after microcode loading 09 PCH initialization after microcode loading 0B Cache initialization 0C 0D Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes 0E Microcode not found 0F Microcode not loaded 10 PEI Core is started 11 14 Pre m...

Страница 49: ...5F Reserved for future AMI error codes E0 S3 Resume is stared S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL E1 S3 Boot Script execution E2 Video repost E3 OS S3 wake vector call E4 E7 Reserved for future AMI progress codes E8 S3 Resume Failed E9 S3 Resume PPI not Found EA S3 Resume Boot Script Error EB S3 OS Wake Error EC EF Reserved for future AMI error codes F0 Recovery condition triggered by firmware ...

Страница 50: ...ule specific 70 PCH DXE initialization is started 71 PCH DXE SMM initialization is started 72 PCH devices initialization 73 77 PCH DXE Initialization PCH module specific 78 ACPI module initialization 79 CSM initialization 7A 7F Reserved for future AMI DXE codes 90 Boot Device Selection BDS phase is started 91 Driver connecting is started 92 PCI Bus initialization is started 93 PCI Bus Hot Plug Con...

Страница 51: ...tus Codes section below AB Setup Input Wait AC Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section below AD Ready To Boot event AE Legacy Boot event AF Exit Boot Services event B0 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin B1 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End B2 Legacy Option ROM Initialization B3 System Reset B4 USB hot plug B5 PCI bus hot plug B6 Clean up of NVRAM B7 Configuration Reset reset of NVRAM se...

Страница 52: ...e is failed DC Reset protocol is not available ACPI ASL Checkpoints Code Description 0x01 System is entering S1 sleep state 0x02 System is entering S2 sleep state 0x03 System is entering S3 sleep state 0x04 System is entering S4 sleep state 0x05 System is entering S5 sleep state 0x10 System is waking up from the S1 sleep state 0x20 System is waking up from the S2 sleep state 0x30 System is waking ...

Страница 53: ...gh the onboard Intel Z87 chipset These connectors are set to AHCI Mode by default If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to RAID Mode Refer to section 3 6 3 SATA Configuration for details Before creating a RAID set refer to section 5 1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD When using NCQ set the SAT...

Страница 54: ...3 0 module for additional USB 3 0 front or rear panel ports With an installed USB 3 0 module you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3 0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps faster charging time for USB chargeable devices optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2 0 The USB 3 0 module is purchased separately These connectors are based on xHCI specification We re...

Страница 55: ...audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability If you wan...

Страница 56: ...connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports 6 USB 2 0 connectors 10 1 pin USB1112 USB1314 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 48 MBps connection speed 2 x USB2 0 ports U...

Страница 57: ...les to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors Ensure to fully insert the 4 pin CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A 12 W fan power The CPU fan connector has a special latch that detects the installed CPU fan type a...

Страница 58: ... or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you want to use two or more high end PCI Express x16 cards use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for de...

Страница 59: ... warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the BIOS settings Pressing the power switch fo...

Страница 60: ...ey from the chassis to this connector on the motherboard Ensure that your chassis comes with the extra button cable that supports the DirectKey feature Refer to the technical documentation that came with the chassis for details 11 mPCIe Combo II connector 36 2 pin MPCIE_COMBO_II This connector is for the mPCIE Combo II card offers expandability solutions that also features the M 2 NGFF slot for M ...

Страница 61: ...g to the BIOS settings loading the OS or using overclocking software utilities 13 TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module TPM system which securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance the network security protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity The OC Panel is purchased separately ...

Страница 62: ... multimeter to measure the ProbeIt points even during overclocking See the illustration below to locate the respective ProbeIt points Using ProbeIt You may connect the multitester to the motherboard as shown on the following figure The photos above are for reference only the actual motherboard layout and measure points location may differ by models ...

Страница 63: ...is section are for reference only The motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps are the same for all models 1 Install the ASUS Q Shield to the chassis rear I O panel Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 Place the motherboard into the chassis ensuring that its rear I O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I O panel ...

Страница 64: ...2 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 3 Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis DO NOT overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard ...

Страница 65: ...GENE 2 3 Chapter 2 2 1 2 CPU installation 1 A B 2 3 A B C 4 5 Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1150 socket only DO NOT install a CPU designed for LGA1155 and LGA1156 sockets on the LGA1150 socket ...

Страница 66: ...hapter 2 2 1 3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 B B A A 1 3 4 ...

Страница 67: ...ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 2 5 Chapter 2 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 A B B A 1 ...

Страница 68: ...2 6 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM 2 1 4 DIMM installation B A ...

Страница 69: ...ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 2 7 Chapter 2 2 1 5 ATX Power connection 1 2 OR OR ...

Страница 70: ...2 8 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 6 SATA device connection 2 OR 1 ...

Страница 71: ... MAXIMUS VI GENE 2 9 Chapter 2 2 1 7 Front I O Connector To install ASUS Q Connector 1 2 USB 2 0 To install USB 2 0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 3 0 To install USB 3 0 connector AAFP ...

Страница 72: ...2 10 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards ...

Страница 73: ...nto your motherboard The mPCIe Combo II card supports 26 8mm x 30mm half sized mPCIe module on one side and M 2 NGFF type 2242 SSD card 22mm x 42mm on the other side The M 2 NGFF SDD Wi Fi and Bluetoorh modules are purchased separately Installing the mPCIe Wi Fi module To install the mPCIe Wi Fi module 3 Set aside the plastic washers and remove the cap screws 1 Remove the two short screws at the b...

Страница 74: ... screws that you removed in step 3 7 Connect the Wi Fi antenna connector to the connectors on the Wi Fi module The mPCIe Wi Fi module fits in one orientation only If it does not fit try reversing it Do not overtighten the screws to prevent damage to the mPCIe Wi Fi module or mPCIe Combo II card The antenna connector is purchased separately 8 Replace the metal cover and secure the back of metal cov...

Страница 75: ...NGFF SSD module To install M 2 NGFF SSD module 2 Remove the long screw at the front then remove the metal cover 1 Remove the two short screws at the back of the mPCIe Combo II card metal cover The M 2 NGFF SSD module fits in one orientation only If it does not fit try reversing it 3 Align and insert the M 2 NGFF SSD module into the M 2 slot ...

Страница 76: ...in step 1 1 Remove the black screw near the 36 2 pin connector Installing the mPCIe Combo II card To install the mPCIe Combo II card to your motherboard The mPCIe Combo II fits in one orientation only 2 Locate the MPCIE_COMBO_II connector on the motherboard then align and insert the mPCIe Combo II card to the MPCIE_COMBO_II connector Insert the mPCIe Combo II carefully to prevent damage to the car...

Страница 77: ...ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 2 15 Chapter 2 3 Secure the mPCIe Combo II card either to the motherboard or the rear I O shield using the black screw that you removed in step 1 OR ...

Страница 78: ... installed a Wi Fi module on the mPCIe Combo II you would need to install the Wi Fi antenna connector The Wi Fi antenna and its cables are purchased separately To install the Wi Fi antenna connector 2 Insert the connector into the I O shield s Wi Fi port hole 3 Replace the bolt on the connector to secure the antenna connector and the I O shield in place bolt bolt washer washer ...

Страница 79: ...the USB storage device to the ROG Connect port 5 Press the ROG Connect button and release when a flashing light appears which indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled 6 Wait until the light goes out indicating that the BIOS updating process is completed For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup refer to the section Updating BIOS in Chapter 3 DO NOT unplug portable disk power system...

Страница 80: ...page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions Rear panel connectors 1 Clear CMOS 2 ASMedia USB 3 0 port E1 4 3 Optical S PDIF OUT port 4 LAN RJ 45 port 5 ROG Connect button 6 Intel USB 2 0 port 7 10 The ROG Connect port is the port on button It supports USB BIOS Flashback and USB Charger 7 HDMI port 8 Intel USB 3 0 port 5 and 6 9 Audio I O ports ...

Страница 81: ...he xHCI controller Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration SPEED LED ACT LINK LED LAN port Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection Port Headset 2 channel 4 channel 6 channel 8 ...

Страница 82: ...2 20 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 1 channel Speakers ...

Страница 83: ...ASUS MAXIMUS VI GENE 2 21 Chapter 2 Connect to 4 1 channel Speakers Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers ...

Страница 84: ...2 22 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers ...

Страница 85: ... tests POST While the tests are running the BIOS beeps refer to the BIOS beep codes table or additional messages appear on the screen If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power the system may have failed a power on test Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot ...

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Страница 87: ...rclocking settings advanced power management and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to...

Страница 88: ...for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu or p...

Страница 89: ... the devices you installed to the system The Boot Menu F8 button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes saves the changes and resets the system or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU motherboard temperature CPU 5V 3 3V 12V voltage output CPU chassis power ...

Страница 90: ...menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature power status and changing the fan settings Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tool For configuring options for special function...

Страница 91: ...ms on the screen Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the menu screen are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings If you delete all shortcut items from the F3 Shortcut list the default shortcut items will reappear after your next startup General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief des...

Страница 92: ...ites To add frequently used BIOS items to My Favorites 1 Use the arrow keys to select an item that you want to add When using a mouse hover the pointer to the item 2 Press F4 on your keyboard or right click on your mouse to add the item to My Favorites page You cannot add the following items to My Favorites Items with submenu options User configurable items such as language and boot device order C...

Страница 93: ...overclocking related items Be cautious when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard Scroll down to display other BIOS items ...

Страница 94: ...nce under XMP Manual User defined memory frequency mode Disabled Allows you to set to default core ratio settings CPU Core Ratio Auto Allows you to set the CPU ratio and sync automatically per core or all cores Configuration options Auto Sync All Cores Per Core When the CPU Core Ratio is set to Auto the following item appears Min CPU Cache Ratio Auto Allows you to set the minimum possible ratio on...

Страница 95: ...n a value for 2 Core Ratio Limit do not set the 1 Core Ratio Limit to Auto Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto Allows you to enable the internal PLL voltage for K SKU CPUs to get the extreme overclocking capability Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled CPU bus speed DRAM speed ratio mode Auto Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode Auto The DRAM speed is set to its optimized s...

Страница 96: ...e default setting type auto using the keyboard and press the Enter key Memory Presets This item allows you to load the timing profiles for the memory modules The loadable timing presets include the number of modules the voltage Load 2x2GB Elpida Hyper 1 8V 2133 Load timing profile for 2x2GB Elpida Hyper 1 8V 2133 chipset Load 2x2GB PSC 1 65V 2400 Load timing profile for 2x2GB PSC 1 65V 2400 chipse...

Страница 97: ...5V 2666 Load timing profile for Load 2x4GB Hynix 1 65V 2666 chipset Load 2x4GB Hynix 1 85V 2666 Load timing profile for Load 2x4GB Hynix 1 85V 2666 chipset Load 2x4GB Hynix Single sided 1 65V 2400 Load timing profile for 2x4GB Hynix Single sided 1 65V 2400 chipset Load 2x4GB Hynix Single sided 1 85V 2400 Load timing profile for 2x4GB Hynix Single sided 1 85V 2400 chipset Load 2x4GB New Single side...

Страница 98: ...he mode Mode 1 Memory compatibility Mode 2 Overclocking and performance Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to become unstable If this happens revert to the default settings Primary Timings DRAM CAS Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 DRAM RAS to CAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 DRAM RAS PRE Time Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 DRAM RAS ACT Time Auto C...

Страница 99: ...D Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM CKE Minimum pulse width Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM CAS Write to Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 1 31 RTL IOL control DRAM RTL Initial Value Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHA_R0D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHA_R0D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 DRAM RTL CHA_R1D0 Auto Configuration opt...

Страница 100: ...onfiguration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHB_R1D0 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 DRAM IO L CHB_R1D1 Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 Third Timings tRDRD Auto Configuration options Auto 1 7 tRDRD_dr Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 tRDRD_dd Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 tWRRD Auto Configuration options Auto 1 63 tWRRD_dr Auto Configuration options Auto 1 15 tWRRD_dd Auto Config...

Страница 101: ...le the Channel B DIMM slots with the following configuration options Enable Both DIMMS Disable DIMM0 Disable DIMM1 Disable Both DIMMS Scrambler Setting Optimized Set this item to Optimized ASUS to enhance system stability Configuration options Optimized ASUS Default MRC DQ Sense Amplifier Auto Reducing usually helps overclocking and over voltage Configuration options Auto 16 16 DQS Sense Amplifier...

Страница 102: ... RAW MHz Aid Auto Enabling usually helps overclocking at the expense of performance Configuration options Auto Enabled Disabled IC Optimizer Auto Enabling may help overclocking when using Samsung IC DIMMs Configuration options Auto 4G Samsung 4G New Hynix 4G OLD Hynix GPU DIMM Post Automatically detects and displays the information about the devices or memory installed on the PCIe and DIMM slots T...

Страница 103: ...omponent conditions Higher frequency gets quicker transient response Configuration options Auto Manual DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to Manual The thermal conditions should be monitored The following items appear only when you set the CPU Voltage Frequency to Auto VRM Spread Spectrum Disabled Enable the VRM Spread Spectrum to enhance system stability Configuration options...

Страница 104: ... Manual Adjustment Set manually to a faster phase response to increase system performance or to slower phase response to increase DRAM power efficiency DO NOT remove the thermal module when setting this item to Extreme and Manual Adjustment The thermal conditions should be monitored The following item appears only when you set the CPU Power Phase Control to Manual Adjustment Manual Adjustment Fast...

Страница 105: ...y Configuration options 100 110 120 130 DRAM Voltage Frequency Auto Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency to increase the overclocking range or a low DRAM frequency for a better system stability Configuration options Auto Manual The following item appears only when you set set the DRAM Frequency Mode item to Manual DRAM Fixed Frequency Mode 300 Allows...

Страница 106: ...tions Auto 0 6000 2 2000 ICC Ringback Canceller Auto Termination Anti Aliasing Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled Clock Crossing VBoot Auto The instantaneous voltage value when the rising edge of BCLK DN is equal to the falling edge of the BCLK DP Configuration options Auto 0 1000 1 9000 Clock Crossing Reset Voltage Auto The instantaneous voltage value when the rising edge of BCLK DN is e...

Страница 107: ...Use the and keys to adjust the value The values range from 1W to 4096W Package Power Time Window Auto Also known as Power Limit 1 and allows you to maintain the time window for Turbo Ratio over TDP Thermal Design Power Use the and keys to adjust the value The values range from 1 second to 127 seconds Short Duration Package Power Limit Auto Also known as Power Limit 2 and allows you to provide rapi...

Страница 108: ...he power saving on the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as the processor goes into low current state Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled Idle Power in Response Auto Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator as it enters manual override mode Configuration options Auto Regular Fast Idle Power out Response Auto Allows you to set the slew rate for the Fully I...

Страница 109: ...se or key to adjust the value The values range from 0A to 30A at 1Amp increment Fully Manual Mode Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the support for voltage control via ROG Connect or OC Panel Configuration options Enabled Disabled Max Vcore Disabled When Enabled you can set the CPU Core Voltage to a value almost as high as the CPU Input Voltage Configuration options Enabled Disabled This all...

Страница 110: ... values range from 1 000000V to 2 200000V at 0 003125V increment CPU Interfacing Voltage Auto A reference voltage for transmission on the DMI path Use or key to adjust the value The values range from 1 000000V to 1 600000V at 0 003125V increment SVID Support Auto Disabling SVID Support stops the processor from communicating with the external Voltage Regulator Recommend disabling when overclocking ...

Страница 111: ...Auto Allows you to set the fraction of DRAM voltage given as reference on the data lines of Channel A Use or key to adjust the value The values range from 0 3950x to 0 6300 at 0 0050x DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHB Auto Allows you to set the fraction of DRAM voltage given as reference on the data lines of Channel B Use the or keys to adjust the value CPU Spread Spectrum Auto Allows you to enable dis...

Страница 112: ...ecurity settings Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings If you have forgotten your BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 1 2 6 Onboard buttons and switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the defaul...

Страница 113: ...urrent password then press Enter 3 From the Create New Password box key in a new password then press Enter 4 Confirm the password when prompted To clear the administrator password follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password but press Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Inst...

Страница 114: ...ord when prompted To clear the user password follow the same steps as in changing a user password but press Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the User Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed 3 6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices Be cautious when changing the settin...

Страница 115: ...nction Hyper threading Enabled Allows a hyper threading processor to appear as two logical processors allowing the operating system to schedule two threads or processes simultaneously Enabled Two threads per activated core Disabled One thread per activated core Active Processor Cores All Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package Configuration options All 1 ...

Страница 116: ... to select the performance state that the BIOS will set before OS handoff Configuration options Max Non Turbo Performance Max Battery Turbo Performance Dynamic Storage Accelerator Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the Dynamic Storage Accelerator for C state configuration Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU Power Management Configuration The subitems in this menu allows you to manage ...

Страница 117: ...CPU C3 report to the operating system Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU C6 Report Enabled Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system Configuration options Enabled Disabled C6 Latency Short Allows you to set the duration of C6 latency for C6 state Configuration options Short Long CPU C7 Report CPU C7s Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to the o...

Страница 118: ...n you set the Entry on S3 RTC Wake to Enabled This item allows you to enable the RTC wake timer at S3 entry The value ranges from 0 Immediately to 120 minutes Active Page Threshold Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the IRST with additional partition size Configuration options Enabled Disabled Ensure that the caching partition size is larger than the total memory size Active Memory Th...

Страница 119: ... the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices AHCI Set to AHCI when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands RAID Set to RA...

Страница 120: ...t Configuration CPU Audio Devices Enabled Allows you to enable or disable CPU SA Audio devices Configuration options Enabled Disabled Graphics Configuration Allows you to select a primary display from iGPU and PCIe graphical devices Primary Display Auto Allows you to select the primary display from iGPU PCIE and PCI Graphics devices Configuration options Auto iGPU PCIE iGPU Multi Monitor Disabled ...

Страница 121: ...Allows you to control ASPM support for the PEG device Configuration options Disabled Auto ASPM L0s ASPM L1 ASPM L0sL1 Memory Configuration Allows you to configure the memory configuration parameters Memory Scrambler Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Memory Scrambler support Configuration options Enabled Disabled Memory Remap Enabled Allows you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB Con...

Страница 122: ...e presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Intel xHCI Mode Smart Auto Auto Keeps the last operation of xHCI controller in OS during bootup Smart Auto Enables the operation of xHCI controller Enabled Enables the xHCI controller Disabled Disables the xHCI controller EHCI Hand off Disabled ...

Страница 123: ...sabled Allows you to enhance the power saving feature of PCI Express and perform ASPM operations in the operating system Configuration options Disabled Enabled The following item appears only when you set the PCI Express Native Power Management to Enabled Native ASPM Disabled Enabled Vista controls the ASPM support for the device Disabled BIOS controls the ASPM support for the device ...

Страница 124: ... set the HD Audio Controller to Enabled Front Panel Type HD Allows you to set the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 or high definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports HD Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to high definition audio AC97 Sets the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 SPDIF Out Type SPDIF ...

Страница 125: ...u to set the Hot Plug support Configuration options Disabled Enabled Intel LAN Controller Enabled Enabled Enables the Intel LAN controller Disabled Disables the Intel LAN controller The following item appears only when you set the Intel LAN Controller to Enabled Intel PXE OPROM Disabled This item appears only when you set the previous item to Enabled and allows you to enable or disable the PXE Opt...

Страница 126: ...FF state after an AC power loss Last State The system goes into either OFF or ON state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss Power On By PCIE PCI Disabled Disabled Disables the PCIE PCI devices to generate a wake on LAN feature of the Intel Realtek LAN device or other installed PCIE LAN devices Enabled Enables the PCIE PCI devices to generate a wake on LAN feature of the PCIE LAN ...

Страница 127: ...o enable or disable the Ipv4 Ipv6 PXE boot option Configuration options Disabled Enabled 3 6 10 ROG Effects ROG Pulse Enabled This item allows you to enable the ROG Logo animation on the upper left corner of the main menu Configuration options Disabled Enabled Onboard LED Enabled This item allows you to enable all the onboard LEDs Configuration options Enabled Disabled SupremeFX Lighting LED Enabl...

Страница 128: ...onboard voltage regulators Press Enter and select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures Temperature Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature xxxºC xxxºF The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard Press Enter and select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures Fan Speed Monitor CPU FAN Speed CPU OPT Speed Chas...

Страница 129: ... to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation Turbo Set to achieve maximum CPU fan speed Manual Set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters The following items appear only when you set the CPU Fan Profile to Manual CPU Upper Temperature 70 Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 40ºC to 90ºC CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the and...

Страница 130: ...imize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum chassis fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters The following four items appear only when you set Chassis1 Chassis2 Chassis3 Fan Profile to Manual Chassis1 Chassis2 Chassis3 Upper Temperature 70 Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature The ...

Страница 131: ...ot be available until OS boot up for a fastest POST time Full Initialization All USB devices will be available during POST This process will extend the POST time Partial Initialization For a faster POST time only USB ports with keyboard and mouse connections will be detected Network Stack Driver Support Disabled Disabled Select to skip the network stack driver from loading during POST Enabled Sele...

Страница 132: ...ogo Display item to Disabled Post Report 5 sec This item allows you to select the desired Post Report waiting time The values range from 0 to 10 seconds or until the Esc button is pressed The following items appears only when you set the Boot Logo Display item to Auto or Full Screen Post Delay Time 3 sec This item allows you to select a desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS...

Страница 133: ...the add on devices Enabled For better compatibility enable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode Disabled Disable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode The following items appear when you set the Launch CSM to Enabled Boot Device Control UEFI and Legacy OpROM Allows you to select the type of devices that ...

Страница 134: ...I Mode It allows you to manage the Secure Boot keys Clear Secure Boot keys This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys Save Secure Boot Keys Allows you to save the PK Platform Keys to a USB storage device PK Management The Platform Key PK locks and secures the firmware from any permissible changes The system verifies ...

Страница 135: ...ows you to delete the db file from your system Configuration options Yes No Load db from File Allows you to load the downloaded db from a USB storage device Append db from File Allows you to load the additional db from a storage device so that more images can be loaded securely The db file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable DBX Management The dbx ...

Страница 136: ...o data processing Secure Erase completely and safely cleans your SSD restoring it to factory performance performance levels Secure Erase is only available in AHCI mode Ensure to set the SATA mode to AHCI Click Advanced SATA Configuration AHCI To launch ROG SSD Secure Erase click Tool ROG SSD Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu Check the ASUS support site for a full list of SSDs tested with Secu...

Страница 137: ... password protection by freezing them prior to booting If the drive is frozen a power off or hard reset of your PC must be performed to proceed with the Secure Erase Locked SSDs might be locked if the Secure Erase process is either incomplete or was stopped This may be due to a third party software that uses a different password defined by ASUS You have to unlock the SSD in the software before pro...

Страница 138: ...ey in the profile number that saved your BIOS settings press Enter and then select Yes DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version Load Save CMOS Profile From To USB drive This item allows you to load or save CMOS profiles from or to the...

Страница 139: ... Configure The ROG OC Panel H Key Configure allows you to input and save values on the CPU core voltage CPU input voltage BCLK Frequency and CPU ratio in the UEFI BIOS The saved values can be synchronized to a compatible OC Panel device and these values can be tweaked or configured using the OC Panel without going to the BIOS menu ...

Страница 140: ...ltage is 3 040V BCLK Frequency Auto This item allows you to input values to the Base Clock BCLK Frequency that ranges from 60 MHz to 300 MHz CPU Ratio Auto This item allows you to the adjust the CPU ratio The CPU ratio may vary according to the model of the processor Load Default This item allows you to load the default values of the CPU Core Voltage CPU Input Voltage BCLK Frequency and CPU Ratio ...

Страница 141: ...Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press F10 a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this option or if you press Esc a confirmatio...

Страница 142: ...llowing utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program 1 EZ Update Updates the BIOS in Windows environment 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted 4 ASUS BIOS Updater Updates and back ups the BIOS in DOS environm...

Страница 143: ...hat contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press Enter to enable it 3 Press Tab to switch to the Drive field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press Enter 5 Press Tab to switch to the Folder Info field 6 Press the Up Down ...

Страница 144: ...r a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website If you want to use the newer BIOS file download the file at support asus com and save it to a USB flash drive Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive or the ...

Страница 145: ...and save them on the USB flash drive NTFS is not supported under DOS environment Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format Do not save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity 3 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives optional Booting the system in DOS environment 1 Insert the USB flash drive with the lat...

Страница 146: ...s below 3 Press Tab to switch between screen fields and use the Up Down Home End keys to select the BIOS file and press Enter BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update Welcome to FreeDOS http www freedos org C d D D bupdater pc g ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1 30 2012 05 22 Current ROM Update ROM A Note Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down H...

Страница 147: ... failure For BIOS Updater version 1 04 or later the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu See Chaper 3 of your motherboard user manual for details Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file i...

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Страница 149: ...Support DVD information The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website at www asus com for updates Ensure that you have an Administrator account before running the support DVD in Windows 7 or Windows 8 OS 4 2 1 Running the support DVD To run the support DVD 1 Place the Support DVD into the optical drive 2 In the AutoPlay dialog box click Run...

Страница 150: ...oftware manual that you wish to read Support DVD main menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices Install the necessary drivers to use the devices The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports The Video menu contains ROG related videos The Manual menu contains the list of supplementary user manuals Cl...

Страница 151: ...lp or readme file that came with the software application for more information 4 4 AI Suite 3 AI Suite 3 is an all in one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously Installing AI Suite 3 Ensure that you have an Administrator account before installing AI Suite 3 in Windows 7 OS or Windows 8 OS To install AI Suite 3 on your co...

Страница 152: ...I Suite 3 app on the Start screen Windows 8 OS 1 Place the Support DVD into the optical drive then follow onscreen instructions 2 From the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu select the Utilities tab and click AI Suite 3 3 Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions If the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu did not appear try the following steps a Go to the Start Screen then click or tap th...

Страница 153: ...ring system stability Included in the AI Suite 3 main menu is a quick access menu bar that allows you to swiftly launch any of the integrated ASUS utilities Click or tap the on the top edge of menu to launch the menu bar AI Suite 3 main menu bar Some functions in the AI Suite 3 main menu in this user manual may vary depending on the motherboard model Refer to the software manual in the support DVD...

Страница 154: ...rocessing Unit TPU Energy Processing Unit EPU DIGI Power Control and Fan Xpert 2 4 Way Optimization The 4 Way Optimization utility allows you to automatically tweak the TPU EPU DIGI Power Control and Fan Xpert 2 to their optimal settings Select an advanced power saving mode Click to auto detect the best settings based on actual usage DO NOT remove your fan during the tuning process ...

Страница 155: ...uency bars show the status of the CPU cores which vary with your CPU model TurboV Processing Unit TPU ASUS TPU allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency CPU Cache and Core frequencies DRAM frequency and related voltages for an enhanced system stability and boost performance Refer to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanen...

Страница 156: ...e adjustments Click to undo the adjustments Click to enable the default settings Click or to adjust the CPU VCCSA voltage Voltage Drag the slider to adjust CPU Core CPU Cache CPU Analog I O PCH Interfacing VTTDDR and PCHVLX voltages Drag the slider to adjust DRAM CPU System Agent CPU Digital I O PCH CPU Input and PLL Termination voltages Drag the slider to adjust PCH ICC Voltage Click to save the ...

Страница 157: ... your preferred default value Configured Max CPU Power may decrease the total power delivery to the CPU and affects the CPU performance under system heavy load To restore your system to its default settings reboot your computer Click to select a fan profile Click or to adjust the configured Max CPU Power Tick to select a setting for Add on USB ports power Click to configure the settings in Auto mo...

Страница 158: ...e number under heavy system loading To increase VRM efficiency reduce the phase number under light system loading The system automatically sets the default to Extreme when using the Intel iGPU CPU Voltage Frequency CPU Voltage Frequency affects the VRM transient response and thermal components Higher VRM frequency gets quicker transient response DRAM Power You can configure the following DRAM item...

Страница 159: ...n s noise level and speed Click to increase the fan s speed for a high cooling capability Click to maximize the fan speed Click to switch between CPU and chassis fan screens Customizing the fan settings Smart Mode Smart Mode allows you to customize the fans rotation speeds and responsiveness based on your system s temperature Click to switch between the CPU and chassis fan screens Click to apply t...

Страница 160: ...o C the fan will automatically run at full speed to protect the CPU For motherboard models without the CPU fan detection latch only 4 pin CPU fans are controllable in Fan Xpert 2 The Fan Xpert 2 may not be able to detect the fan speed if your fan is installed with an external control kit for rotation speed Fan Xpert 2 does not support 2 pin fans If you install a 2 pin fan it can only run at its fu...

Страница 161: ...n also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that will display during POST Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update click on the top edge of the screen then click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar EZ Update screen Click to automatically update your motherboard s driver software and firmware Click to search and select the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the ...

Страница 162: ...0 device to the USB 3 0 port 2 From the USB 3 0 Boost screen select a USB device 3 To enable UASP on your USB device click UASP To revert to its normal transfer rate click Normal Click to select a USB device Click to enable the USB device s normal data transfer rate Click to enable UASP or Turbo Mode to the USB device for a faster data transfer rate USB 3 0 Boost screen Refer to the software manua...

Страница 163: ...em Information To launch System Information click on the top edge of the screen then click System Information on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar Viewing the motherboard information From the System Information screen click MB tab to view the motherboard s information Viewing the CPU information From the System Information screen click CPU tab to view the processor s information ...

Страница 164: ...4 16 Chapter 4 Software support Chapter 4 Viewing the SPD information From the System Information screen click SPD tab to view the memory s information ...

Страница 165: ...the download schedule Downloading the updated BIOS Before you start downloading ensure that you have installed the USB storage device to your computer s USB port that supports USB BIOS Flashback Refer to section 2 3 1 Rear I O connection of your user manual for more details Current BIOS information Set a schedule for the BIOS Update download Click to check for a new BIOS update available for downl...

Страница 166: ... 3 main menu bar Tick to enable or disable Ai Charger Tick to apply the selection Ai Charger screen Check the manufacturer if your USB device is a Battery Charging Specification 1 1 BC 1 1 compliant or compatible device Actual charging speeds may vary depending on the charging rate and specifications of your USB device To ensure normal charging function disconnect and reconnect your USB device eve...

Страница 167: ...reen then click USB Charger on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar USB Charger screen Click to apply the settings Click to discard the settings Click to select the type of USB device that you wish to charge when the system is off Ensure to connect your USB device into the USB port that supports this utility Refer to section 2 3 1 Rear I O connection of your user manual for more details The USB Charger do...

Страница 168: ...nnection errors and giving users plug and play convenience Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar Double click on the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek ...

Страница 169: ...o monitor or adjust the settings in your local PC 4 5 ROG Connect ROG Connect allows you to monitor and adjust the local PC through your remote PC Setting up USB connection between your local and remote PC Install ROG Connect on the remote PC from the provided Support DVD before using ROG Connect ROG Connect must work with ROG Connect Plus to avail full function Ensure that you install ROG Connect...

Страница 170: ...l system during the POST You can switch the display mode between String and Code RC Remote RC Remote allows you to operate your local system through the ROG Connect cable RC Diagram RC Diagram allows you to monitor and record your local system status 2 Click Function to display more options ...

Страница 171: ...of memory timings You can validate your MemTweakIt settings to generate a memory efficiency score that you can share and compare with other users on the ROG website To use MemTweakIt double click on the desktop Click About tab and click REPUBLIC OF GAMERS to access ROG official website Click OK to exit MemTweakIt ...

Страница 172: ...mTweakIt Validation File Upload window key in your ASUS account ID and password 6 Click Browse locate the saved cvf file and click Open 7 Click Submit Your configuration will be displayed in MemTweakIt webpage Validating and saving your MemTweakIt settings To validate and save your configuration online 1 Launch MemTweakIt and click Validate 2 In Online Mode key in your ASUS account ID and password...

Страница 173: ...rmance Startup folders Since RAMDisk loads during boot up together with the contents of the Junction folders changing the location of the startup folders may cause system error and disable loading your RAMDisk To launch RAMDisk click Creating Deleting a RAMDisk drive Your RAMDisk drive allows you to place your favorite applications and files into RAM so you can utilize your RAM speed for better re...

Страница 174: ...ntents into the RAMDisk enabling access to the desired application or data to be done purely within the original file location Select the Junction tab to create your junction point Click Browse to select where to create a junction point Click Add to finish adding the new junction point Click the drop down arrow to select your RAMDisk drive and its available storage space Click to delete the existi...

Страница 175: ...chronizing backup files After creating a junction point RAMDisk automatically creates a backup folder in the file s original location Use RAMDisk to manually synchronize updates with these backup files Click Synchronize to update your files ...

Страница 176: ...4 28 Chapter 4 Software support Chapter 4 ...

Страница 177: ...the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive RAID 5 ...

Страница 178: ... Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive 5 1 3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs To do this 1 Enter the BIOS Setup during POST 2 Go to the Advanced menu SATA Configuration and then press Enter 3 Set the SATA Mode item to RAID Mode 4 Save your changes and then exit the BIOS Setup Refer ...

Страница 179: ...ur screen The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM v10 5 1 1070 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved MAIN MENU DISK VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes None defined Physical Devices Port Device Model Serial Size Type Status Vol ID 0 ST3160812AS 9LS0HJA4 149 0GB 1 ST3160812AS 9LS0F4HL 149 0GB 2 ST3160812AS...

Страница 180: ...ECT DISKS screen appears CREATE VOLUME MENU HELP Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less Name RAID Level Disks Strip Size Capacity Sync Create volume Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM v10 5 1 1070 Copyright C 2003 10 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved Select ESC Exit ENTER Select Menu Volume0 SELECT DISKS Port Drive Model Serial Size Stat...

Страница 181: ...RAID 10 64KB RAID 5 64KB We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing 7 When the Capacity item is selected enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press Enter The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity 8 When the Create Volume item is selected press Enter The following war...

Страница 182: ... following warning message appears 3 Press Y to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu or press N to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST This does not apply to Recovery volumes Are you sure you want to delete volume Volume0 Y N DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION DELETE VOLUME MENU HELP Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non RAID WARNING Select ESC P...

Страница 183: ... 5 Exiting the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility 1 From the utility main menu select 5 Exit and then press Enter The following warning message appears Are you sure you want to exit Y N CONFIRM EXIT ...

Страница 184: ...t the support DVD into the optical drive 5 Save changes and exit BIOS 6 When the Make Disk menu appears press 1 to create a RAID driver disk 7 Insert a formatted floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive then press Enter 8 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process 5 2 2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows To create a RAID driver disk in Windows 1 Start Windows 2 Plug th...

Страница 185: ...e USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive and then click Browse 3 Click the name of the device you ve inserted go to Drivers RAID and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version Click OK 4 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive you have to use ...

Страница 186: ...5 10 Chapter 5 RAID support Chapter 5 ...

Страница 187: ...y cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or r...

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Страница 189: ...oviding solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries other components as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for detailed recycling information in different regions RF Equipment Notices CE European Community Compliance Statement The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999 519 EC Council Recommendation of...

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Страница 192: ...name Motherboard Model name Maximus VI GENE conform with the essential requirements of the following directives 2004 108 EC EMC Directive EN 55022 2010 EN 61000 3 2 2006 A2 2009 EN 55013 2001 A1 2003 A2 2006 EN 55024 2010 EN 61000 3 3 2008 EN 55020 2007 A11 2011 1999 5 EC R TTE Directive EN 300 328 V1 7 1 2006 10 EN 300 440 1 V1 6 1 2010 08 EN 300 440 2 V1 4 1 2010 08 EN 301 511 V9 0 2 2003 03 EN ...

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